Compression stop and waste.



A. C. S'GHUERMANN. coMPRBssIoN STOP AND WASTE.

APPLICATION FILED NOV.13, 1907.

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GOMPRESSION STOP AND WASTE. APPLIOATION FILED Nov.1s, 1901.

Patented July 13,v 1909.

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narran srarasmriinnr ortica ANTON C. SOHUERMANN, OF DIGCAIUR, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR lO Il. MUELLER MAN UFAOTUR- ING COMPANY, OF DEATUR, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS.

COMPRESSION STOP AND WASTE.

Specification i' Letters Patent.

Patented July 13, 1909.

AppIcaton filed November 13, 1907. Serial No. 402,044.

To all whom it may conca/rn.'

Be it known that I, ANTON O. Sonnen- MANN, a citizen ot the United States, and resident ot Decatur, Macon county, State et Illinois, have invented certain new and usetul Improvemel'its in Compression Sto ps and `Wastes and my preferred manner ot' carrying out the invention is set forth in the tollowi'ng full, clear, and exact description, terminating with claims particularly specifying the novelty.

This invention is applicable to stop' and waste cocks or Faucets, to hydrants, and to any other appliances that act on the stopand-waste principle.

The principal object otl the present invention is to constructa compression stop and waste in which the initial pressure assists in closing the main valve and holds it closed, and while it is open assists in closing the waste valve and holds it closed -thereby doing away with the necessity lor a spring, although I preferably employ one -lor the purpose described.

Further objects are to connect the two valves in such manner that they shall be operated positively, and to construct the parts and arrange their operation in such manner that the initial pressure will never reach the aperture in the bonnet through which the stem projects.

The invention .is exemplified in the structure hereinattcr described, and it is deilined in the appended claims.

In the drawings forming part ol'v this speci- 'iication, thc 'first four igurcs are central scc tional views taken lengthwise through a stop and waste cock embodying my invention. In Fig. 1 the main valve is shown closed and the waste valve open; in F ig. 2 both valves are shown closed and the spring is omitted entircly this views perhaps best illustrating how the )ressure alone will hold the valves against t'ieir seats 5 in Fig. 3 the main valve is shown partially open and in the act of opening as indicated by the vertical arrow, and the Waste valve is shown as closed; in Fig. 4 the main valve is shown open and the waste valve closed; F ig. 5 is a section on the line 5--5 ot Fig. 1; Fig. (3 is a section on the line 6 6 ot Fig. 2; and Figs. 7 and S are seetions on the lines 7 7 and 8 8 ol" Fig. 1.

In the drawings the numeral 1 designa-tes the body ot the cock which is here shown as of inverted T shape with a through passage across its head interrupted by a. partition having a valve seat 2, and 3 is a lateral cylindrical extension whose axis alines with that ot the seat. 'lhe cap or bonnet 4 having interior waste chamber et is connected in any suitable manner with the extension 3, and as here shown a coupling nut 5 is swivcled on one member and threaded onto the other. The waste valve seat 14 is preferably termed within and as a part o'lt the cap 4, and is herein shown as surrounding the stein with an annular passage 15 between them which communicates with the waste outlet 16.

Above the waste valve seat and preferably at the upper end ot the cap 4t is located packing 7 which is compressed by a packing nut 6, and the initial pressure never reaches these elements tor the reasons set i'orth below.

A valve stem 8 extends through the nut 6 and packing 7 and loosely through the passage 15, its upper or outer end having a suitable handle 9. Its inner end is here shown as enlarged as at 8a and internally threaded as at 1()a to engage external threads 10 on the shank 17 ol" the main valve 24. The latter number has been applied to what might be termed the head ol this valve, botween which and the shank 17 is a smooth and preferably reduced neck 2li and as herein illustrated the head ol' the main valve has a shell 2() within which is located the main valve ring 22 shaped and adapted to close upwardly against thc seat 2. Said head 24 has radial projections or ribs 25 as seen in Fig. 7 wh ich loosely engage upright grooves 2G formed within the body l, whereby the main valve is permitted to move straight toward and from its seat while thc stem 8 and connected parts have both rotary and longitudinal movements. l.)relferably l'ormed integral with the stem about where shown is a sheli 17L in which is seated the waste valve ring 1S that opens from and closes against its seat 14. Axially in line with these parts is formed an opening (see Fig. S) through the bottom of the body which is of proper size and shape to permit the removal of the main valve, and this opening is normally closed by a nut or plug 12, possibly made tight by a gasket 13. By unscrcwing the coupling nut 5 and removing the bonnet 1, the stem and waste valve can be withdrawn. Hence the plug 12 and coupling 5 permit the separation of parts.

It is not necessary to the successful working of this device that the spring about to be described shall always be employed, and it is purposely omitted in Fig. 2 which view perhaps best indicates how the pressure without the spring will tend to hold both valves closed.

lithin the extension 3 is formed an annular shoulder 3a through which the enlarged inner end 8a of the stein moves freely, and as seen in Fig. 6 the shoulder has notches 19a through which the iluid may flow. Between this shoulder and another fast on the stem or its enlargement (here shown as the lower side of the shell 17a) is located an eX- pansive spring 23, here consisting of a coil surrounding the enlargement between it and the inner wall of the extension 3. The shell 17a may lit loosely within the extension, but by preference l lit it closely although movably above a shoulder 3b therein and provide it with exterior notches 19 as seen in Fig. 5 through which the Huid passes. The shoulder 3b and the shoulder formed by the upper end of the nut or plug l2 constitute positive stops to limit the opening movements.,of the waste valve and main valve respectively. The spring assists in the movements of the valves as described below, but its special function is to overcome the probable existence of gummy matter or substances which are so often present in the water or other fluid with which this device is to be used. It is understood, however, that the spring and shoulder could be entirely omitted Without departing from the spirit of my invention, and many other major and minor changes could also be adopted. The sizes, shapes, proportions, and materials of parts are not essential.

ln the operation of the complete device, the main valve stands closed and the waste valve open as shown in Fig. l, and the waste liquid under waste pressure only may be flowing upward through the notches 1.9i1 and through the coils of the spring ii it be employed, through the notches 19, through the waste passage 15 into the chamber ela, and out the waste outlet 16. lf the spring is employed its expansive l'orce tends to raise the valve stem and hold the main valve seated, but in any event the initial pressure holds said valve seated. T urning of the handle 9 in one direction will approximate the two valves and put more tension on the spring if it be em loyed. When the shell l'l of the waste va ve strikes the shoulder or stop 3b in the extension, further descent of the former is checked, and continued turning of the handle in this direction will therefore draw the main valve positively upward and press it more tightly against its seat. But the turning of said handle in the other direction will raise the waste valve (the spring assisting it it be employed) until it stands closed as seen in Fig. 2 when the initial pressure beneath the main valve will, through the stem and screw, hold both it and the waste valve closed. In this view the spring has been purposely omitted as above explained. Alter the waste valve has closed against its seat, continued turning of the handle will positively unseat the main valve against the initial pressure which therefore tends the more ightly to seat the waste valve, and when the parts reach the position shown in Fig. 3 the inflow of liquid past the main valve brings the initial pressure directly in contact with the waste valve and holds it closed during the further operation of the device, thereby again rendering the spring unnecessary. Continued turning of the handle positively moves the mainvalve to the position shown in Fig. 4 where it stands wide open, and resting against its stop which is the nut l2, with the waste valve held positively closed; and the iull head of the liquid is flowing through the device. Here also the pressure without the spring would hold the waste valve closed. @n a return movement of the p arts from this position, turning of the handle in the opposite direction positively restores them to the position shown in Fig. 3, and then to that shown in Fig. 2, and up to the moment the main valve strikes its seat some portion of the initial pressure is always exerted directly upon the waste valve so that it would be held closed if the spring were omitted. As soon as the parts resume the position shown in Fig. 2 the full force of the initial pressure is exerted to hold the main valve closed, and, through the stem, to also hold the waste valve closed. After the initial pressure within the extension 3 has been cut oil and reduced to the degree that it has passed through the valve by reason of the consumption, continued turning of the handle in this direction positively unseats the waste valve (against the force of the spring if it be employed) and opens the waste outlet so that the parts are restored to the position shown in Fig. l as above described. Finally, an additional turn of the handle in this direction will draw the waste valve down onto stop 3b and hence press the main valve more tightly against its seat. rlhrus it will be seen that during all steps of the opening and closing movements of this device, both valves are operated positively by means of their direct connection through the screw with each other; at no time is the spring absolutely necessary, or are both valves open simultaneously; at no time can the initial pressure reach the packing 7, and, indeed, when the initial pressure is present in the extension at all it is exerted to close the waste valve forcibly so that it cannot reach the waste chamber el, and each valve is aositively moved in either direction relative y to the position oi the other while the latter' is held seated by the pressure.

rlhe presence ol positive stops adjacent but opposed to the valve seats, so that each valve has a movement between its scat and stop, is especially useful in a device ol this character for the reason that when either valve has been fully opened against its stop further turning ol the stem in the proper direction will forcibly close the other valve against its seat.

Vilhat is claimed as new is:

l. in a compression stop and waste, the combination with a body havingl a through Jassage provided with a main valve seat, a lateral extension olt the body in line with the seat, an annular shoulder therein provided with notches, a bonnet connected with the extension and communicating with a waste outlet, and a waste valve seat between said outlet and main valve seat; ol independent valves for said seats, a stem passing through the bonnet and having an enlarged shell car lying the waste valve, a coiled expansive spring between said shoulder and shell, means for guiding the main valve longitudinally, and a screw connection between this valve and said stein.

2. 1n a compression stop and waste, the combination with a body having a through assage provided with a main valve seat, a ateral extension ot' the body inline with the seat, an annular shoulder therein provided ith notches, a bonnet connected with the extension and communicating with a waste outlet, and a waste valve seat between said outlet and main valve seat, et independent valves lor said seats, a stem passing through the bonnet and having an enlarged shell carrying the waste valve, the inner end ol the stem being enlarged and internally threaded, a coiled expansive spring surrounding said enlarged portion between said shoulder and shell, means for guiding the main valve longitudinally, aml a shanl; on the latter having external threads engaging those ol the stem.

3. in a compression stop and waste, the combination with bodv having a tnrough passage provided with a main valve seat, a ateral extension of the body in line with the seat, an annular shoulder therein provided with notches, a bonnet connected with the extension and communicating with a waste outlet, and a waste valve seatbetween said outlet and main valve seat; ol independent valves for said seats, a stein passing through the bonnet and having an enlarged shell carrying the waste valve, the inner end el" the stem being enlarged to Vlit said notched shoulder and internally threaded, a coiled expansive spring surrounding said enlarged portion between said shoulder and shell, means for guiding the main valve longitudinally, and a shank on the latter having external threads engaging those of the stem.

4. In a comln'ession stop and waste, the combination with a body having a through passage provided with a main valve seat, a lateral extension ol' the body in line with the seat, an annular shoulder therein provided with notches, a bonnet connected with the extension and conununiiating with a waste outlet, and a waste valve seat between said outlet and main valve seat; oll independent valves for said seat, a stem passing through the bonnet and having an enlargei shell 1r rovided with notches, said shell carrying the waste valve, a coiled expansive spring between said shoulder and shell, means for guiding the .main valve longitudinally, and a screw connection between this valve and said stem.

In a compression stop and waste, the combination with a body having a main valve seat, a lateral extension of the body, an annular shoulder therein provided with notches, a bonnet communicating sith a waste outlet, and a waste valve seat between said outlet and main valve seat; ot independent valves lor said seats, a stem passing through the bonnet and having au enlarged shell provided with notches, said shell carrying the waste valve, the stein being internally threaded, a spring between the shoulder and shell pressing the waste valve normally toward its seat, means lor guiding the main valve longitudinally, and a shank on the latter having external threads engaging those in the stem.

6. ln a compression stop and waste, the combination with a body having a main valve seat, a lateral extension olt the body communicating with a. waste outlet, an annular shoulder therein provided withnotches, and a waste valve seat between said outlet and main valve seat; ol' independent valves l'or said seats, a stem having au enlarged shell provided with notches, said shell carrying the waste valve, the inner end olz the stem being enlarged to Vlit said notched shoulder and internally threaded, a spring between the shoulder and shell, means l'or guiding the main valve longitiulinally, and a shank on the latter having evternal threads engaging those in the stem.

7. In a. compression stop and waste, the combination with a body .having a through passage with a main valve seat, a lateral extension ol the body inline with said seat and communicating with a waste outlet, and a waste valve seat between said outlet and main valve seat; of independent valves for said seats both closing with the pressure, a spring for assisting in the closing ol the waste valve, means for moving one ol the valves from the exterior, a screw connection between the valves, and positive stops within the body and its extension for checking the opening movement of each Valve whereby when one valve is so checked the other can be tightly seated by proper manipulation of said means.

8. ln a compression stop and waste, the combination with a body having a through passage with a main valve seat, a lateral extension of the body in line with said seat and communicating with a waste outlet, and a waste valve seat between said outlet and main valve seat; of independent valves for said seats both closing with the pressure, a spring for assisting in the closing of the waste valve, a stem and handle for moving the waste valve from the exterior, a screw connection between the valves and positive stops Within the body and extension for checking the opening movement of both valves whereby when the main valve is so checked the waste valve can be tightly seated by proper manipulation of said handle.

9. ln a compression stop and waste the combination with a body having a main valve seat and a positive stop adjacent it, a lateral extension of the body having a waste valve seat and an internal shoulder constituting a positive stop adjacent it, and a waste outlet with which said extension communicates; of independent waste and main valves respectively between their adjacent seats and stops both closing with the pressure7 a stem for moving the waste valve from the exterior of the body, a screw connection between said stem and main valve, and means for guiding the latter straight to and from its seat.

l0. In a compression stop and waste, the combination with a body having a main valve seat and a positive stop adjacent it, a lateral extension of the body having a waste valve seat and an internal shoulder constituting a positive stop adjacent it, and a waste outlet with which said extension communicates; ot' independent waste and main valves respectively between their adjacent seats and stops both closing with the pressure, a shoulder within the extension, an expansive spring between the Shoulder and waste valve for assisting in its closing, a stem for moving the waste valve from the exterior of the body, a screw connection between said stem and main valve, and means for guiding the latter straight to and from its seat.

11. In a compression stop and waste, the

ceases combination with a'body having a horizontal passage provided withy a main valve seat and an opening below it, upright grooves within the body leading to said opening, a plug for closing the opening, an upright cxtension of the body in line with the seat, a removable bonnet connected with the extension and communicating with a waste outlet, and a waste valve seat carried by the bonnet; of a main valve below its seat and having ribs guided in said grooves, the valve and ribs adapted to pass through said opening7 a waste valve below its seat, means for turning it in either direction7 and a screw connection between said valves.

12. ln a compression stop and waste, the combination with a body having a through passage provided with a main valve seat and an opening below it, upright grooves within the body leading to said opening, removable means for closing the opening, an upright extension of the body in line with the seaty and communicating with a waste outlet, anda waste valve seat at the upper end of the extension; of a main valve below its seat and having ribs guided in said grooves, the valve and ribs adapted to pass through said opening, a waste valve below its seat, and connections between said valves for approximating and separating them.

13. ln a compression stop and waste, the combination with a body having a through passage and a valve seat, a lateral extension of the body in line with said seat, a bonnet connected with the extension and communieating with a waste outlet, a packed nut on the bonnet above said outlet, and a waste valve seat between said outlet Vand main valve; of independent valves for said seats, both ada )ted to close with the pressure, means wit in the body for guiding the main valve straight to and from its seat, a waste valve stem extending through said nut and packing, and a screw connection between the stem and the main valve whereby each valve closes before the other valve opens and the initial pressure never reaches the packed nut.

In testimony whereof l have hereunto subscribed my signature this the iirst day of November, A. D. 1907.

ANTON C. SCHUERMANN. lNitnesses VIRGINIA HAMILTON, JOHN L. l/VADDELL. 

